RIVER GAUGE · TOWN CREEK (MD)
Town Creek (MD) near Oldtown
Allegany County, Maryland
Water level1.86 ft
Flow10 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood14 ft
Moderate flood17 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 24 ft
Water covers the bridge on Pack Horse Road.
- 17 ft
Water covers Maryland State Route 51.
- 14 ft
Water overflows the banks just downstream of the Pack Horse Road bridge.
- 12 ft
Water may affect a campground near the creek.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 1936 | 19 ft | 27,000 cfs |
| Sep 2, 2021 | 15.11 ft | 12,300 cfs |
| May 14, 2025 | 14.68 ft | 10,957 cfs |
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